Internal Audit and Risk Awards
Celebrating excellence in internal audit and risk management. Our awards program recognizes outstanding professionals, organizations, and innovative practices that advance the profession in Ethiopia.
About the Awards Program
Recognizing Excellence
The Internal Audit and Risk Awards program was established to recognize and celebrate outstanding achievements in the internal audit profession. These awards highlight individuals and organizations that demonstrate excellence, innovation, and leadership.
Our Mission
- • Recognize excellence
- • Inspire innovation
- • Promote best practices
- • Advance the profession
Award Categories
- • Internal Auditor of the Year
- • Young Auditor of the Year
- • Audit Team of the Year
- • Innovation in Auditing
- • Risk Management Excellence
Award Categories
Internal Auditor of the Year
Recognizes an individual who has demonstrated exceptional professional competence, leadership, and contribution to the internal audit profession.
Young Auditor of the Year
Recognizes outstanding young professionals (under 35) who show exceptional promise and contribution to internal audit.
Audit Team of the Year
Recognizes an internal audit team that has delivered exceptional value through collaboration and innovative approaches.
Innovation in Auditing Award
Recognizes innovative approaches, methodologies, or technologies that advance internal audit practices.
Risk Management Excellence
Recognizes outstanding achievement in risk management practices and frameworks implementation.
2025 Award Winners
Internal Auditor of the Year 2025
Dr. Alemayehu Tesfaye, CIA, CRMA
Chief Audit Executive at Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, recognized for exceptional leadership and contribution to advancing internal audit practices.
Young Auditor of the Year 2025
Tigist Haile, CIA
IT Audit Manager at Ethio Telecom, recognized for outstanding technical expertise and mentorship of young auditors.
Audit Team of the Year 2025
Dashen Bank Internal Audit Team
Recognized for exceptional collaboration and innovative approaches to digital transformation auditing.
Nomination Process
How to Nominate
Nominations are open to all IIA Ethiopia members. Submit your nomination with supporting documentation by the deadline to be considered.
Nomination Requirements
- • Completed nomination form
- • Professional biography
- • Achievement summary
- • Supporting documentation
- • Two professional references
Important Dates
- • Nominations Open: January 15
- • Nominations Close: March 31
- • Review Period: April 1-30
- • Winners Announced: May 15
- • Awards Ceremony: June 10
2026 Timeline
Nominations Open
January 15, 2026
Nomination Deadline
March 31, 2026
Awards Ceremony
June 10, 2026
Past Winners
2024 Auditor of the Year
Dr. Solomon Mekonnen
2024 Young Auditor
Sara Ahmed
2023 Team of the Year
Ethiopian Airlines Audit Team
Judging Panel
Dr. Zerihun Alemu
Panel Chair, Former IIA Global Board Member
Prof. Almaz Bekele
Academic Representative, Addis Ababa University
Ato Kassahun Tadesse
Industry Representative, Banking Sector
Awards Office
Email:
awards@iia-ethiopia.org
Phone:
+251 11 123 4567
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM